Litigation Associate

Dental & Medical Counsel, PC is redefining how legal advice is delivered by moving away from the traditional law firm model. We prioritize trust, prompt communication, and strategic counseling to help clients achieve their goals. Specializing in legal services for dentists, veterinarians, optometrists, and physicians, we provide tailored strategies that ensure compliance with federal and state laws. Our comprehensive approach empowers healthcare professionals to successfully grow and manage their businesses while achieving personal and financial goals.

Based on a client-focused philosophy, we are committed to delivering exceptional legal support.

Are you a courtroom rockstar with a knack for strategy and a passion for advocacy? Dental & Medical Counsel, PC is on the lookout for a sharp, driven, and litigation-loving attorney to join our growing team. You’ll be in the thick of it; handling everything from civil litigation to complex employment disputes, with clients who count on us to be fierce, smart, and solutions oriented.

If you thrive on dynamic cases, love collaborating with talented colleagues, and are ready to make an impact, this might be your next big move.

We are seeking a Litigation Associate to join our team in Walnut Creek, CA. This is a full‑time on‑site role where you will be responsible for handling litigation cases from inception to resolution. Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, conducting legal research, preparing and responding to discovery, attending court hearings, participating in mediations, and providing strategic legal counsel to clients. Collaboration with clients to resolve issues and developing strategies for successful case outcomes will be central to the role.

We’re not your average law firm. We specialize in serving healthcare professionals with a high standard of excellence—and we know how to have fun doing it. You’ll work with great people, meaningful clients, and enjoy room to grow professionally.

Earned is a category‑defining, first‑in‑kind tax‑smart financial services firm dedicated to serving doctors, their families, and their practices. Our goal is to be the only financial partner doctors need by seamlessly integrating personal and practice‑based solutions to maximize their wealth potential and drive better financial outcomes.

What sets Earned apart is our strategic growth model. We have secured an initial $200M commitment to fuel an aggressive M&A strategy, acquiring and integrating best‑in‑class financial services firms to expand our capabilities and accelerate our vision. Backed by leading investors—including Summit Partners, Silversmith Capital, Juxtapose, Hudson Structured, and Breyer Capital—we are rapidly scaling to redefine financial services for medical professionals.

Our technology‑driven approach, supported by fiduciary experts and modern tax‑smart tools, ensures clients have a clear, real‑time view of their financial trajectory through our iOS app and beyond.

Join us as we build the future of financial services for doctors—faster, smarter, and at scale.

• · Representing our clients in trials, hearings, mediations, and arbitrations.
• · Digging into legal research to craft powerful case strategies.
• · Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and settlement agreements that win cases.
• · Interviewing clients and witnesses to uncover the facts that matter.
• · Participating in depositions and negotiations with poise and precision.
• · Advising clients on litigation risks, opportunities, and next steps.
• · Keeping case files buttoned up and organized like a pro.
• · Staying on top of new laws and trends to keep your edge sharp.
• · Collaborating with our stellar team of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff.

• · J.D. from an accredited law school
• · Licensed and in good standing with the California Bar
• · 5+ years of solid litigation experience (bonus points for healthcare or employment law)
• · Confident in civil procedure, evidence rules, and courtroom etiquette
• · Capable of managing multiple cases and deadlines without breaking a sweat
• · Stellar communication skills—both written and verbal
• · Strategic thinker with sharp analytical chops
• · Self‑starter with great attention to detail
• · Tech‑savvy and fluent in legal research tools

• Employer‑sponsored health insurance (medical, dental, vision)